Russell Wilson announces retirement after 10 seasons with Seattle Seahawks
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 12:37 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Russell Wilson has formally announced his retirement from the NFL at age 37. He transitions from player to CBS studio analyst after a 10-year career primarily with the Seattle Seahawks. Wilson played his final games with the Broncos, Steelers, and Giants, but faced challenges in maintaining his former elite performance level. His Hall of Fame candidacy remains a topic of debate, particularly due to a mixed final chapter with those teams. Wilson will now contribute to CBS' "NFL Today" pregame show.
- •Russell Wilson retires after a successful 10-year career.
- •Primarily known for his time with the Seattle Seahawks.
- •Transitioning to a role as an analyst at CBS.
- •Career highlights include 10 Pro Bowls and a Super Bowl win.
- •Challenges in final seasons raise Hall of Fame debate.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Does ex-New York Giants QB Russell Wilson belong in the Hall of Fame?
- 12:37 AMYahoo Sports — Did former Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson play his way out of Hall of Fame?
- 1:41 PMYahoo Sports — Is Russell Wilson a Hall of Famer? Inside the QB's not-so-complicated cases for and against Canton
"Russell Wilson was a polarizing quarterback for the second act of his career, which is the only reason he might be kept out of the Hall of Fame despite a stellar 10-year run.
"Following his retirement from the NFL, the debate is already upon is: Is ex-New York Giants QB Russell Wilson a Hall of Famer?
"Is Russell Wilson a Hall of Fame quarterback?
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 3:00 PMDoes ex-New York Giants QB Russell Wilson belong in the Hall of Fame?
Following his retirement from the NFL, the debate is already upon is: Is ex-New York Giants QB Russell Wilson a Hall of Famer?
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 12:37 AMDid former Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson play his way out of Hall of Fame?
Is Russell Wilson a Hall of Fame quarterback?
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 1:41 PMIs Russell Wilson a Hall of Famer? Inside the QB's not-so-complicated cases for and against Canton
Russell Wilson was a polarizing quarterback for the second act of his career, which is the only reason he might be kept out of the Hall of Fame despite a stellar 10-year run.
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